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Clean Sweep for Orkney RFC at Caithness Mini Rugby Tournament

18/3/2019

Sunday 17th March 2019 saw 39 kids from East, Kirkwall and West mini rugby sections play in the Caithness Mini Rugby Tournament. Two Primary 7 and two Primary 5 teams were created with a mixture of players from each section. The travelling coaches were impressed with the calibre of the Orkney players and the way that they all mucked in together in the different teams.

Teams from Orkney, Nairn, Highland, Moray, Kinloss, Ross Sutherland and Caithness all competed at both age groups.

P7 Greens- Tournament Winners

P7 Stripes

In the older age group the Orkney Greens ran out tournament winners having won all 6 games and conceded no tries. The Orkney Stripes won 3 games, drew 1 and lost 2.

What's On?

18/3/2019

What's On: 18th - 24th March

Monday, 18th

Girls / Senior Women's training 6:00pm-7:30pm at ORFC

Tuesday, 19th

Senior Men’s training 6:00pm-7:30pm at KGS 3G

Wednesday, 20th

U16/U18 Joint Training 6:00pm-7:30pm at KGS. Meet in P.E. classroom at 6pm

Thursday, 21st

Senior Men’s training 6:30pm-8:00pm at Picky Astro Turf

Friday, 22nd

Senior Women's training 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Riding Centre

Saturday, 23rd

1st XV AWAY v Hillhead Jordanhill - K.O. 11:30
Kirkwall Minis 10am to 11:30am at ORFC
Kirkwall Rookies 11am to 12 noon at ORFC outdoors

Sunday, 24th

Jack Rendall Memorial Cup Match - West Minis v East Minis - Dounby Primary School 10am
East Rookies 11am - 11:45 am at St Andrews Primary School
West Rookies 11:30am to 12:30pm at Dounby Primary School
U14 Training 1:00pm-2:30pm at ORFC (weather dependent - check for updates)

Check Fixtures Page / Calendar for future events & directions | Click here for SRU Fixtures Page

SUPER SATURDAY: 16th March 2019

13/3/2019

This Saturday sees a very busy day of rugby at Picky!

Before any of the matches kick off, a Club photo will be taken on the centre pitch for the upcoming 50th Anniversary book and we'd like as many people involved with the Club over the past 50 years to be present.
This photo is for all members - current & "ex-" players, committee members, coaches, sponsors, spectators & "others" are invited to attend!
Could all sections please be ready in kit at 10:45.

At 12:30, Orkney v Haddington kicks-off on the centre pitch. Match Sponsors: The Pitstop Garage & Peedie Breeks Nursery

Following the 1st XV there's a feast of Six Nations rugby on TV:
12:30 - Italy v France (if you happen to be in Rome!)
14:45 - Wales v Ireland
17:00 - England v Scotland
19:30 - England Women v Scotland Women

And on Sunday, the Mini rugby sections travel to Thurso to take part in the Caithness Mini Rugby tournament which starts at 11am

Great weekend for UKCC Level 2 coaching course

17/2/2019

Thirteen ORFC coaches had a great weekend at the UKCC Level 2: Coaching Youth & Adult Rugby course with Sinclair Patience - Scottish Rugby's Caledonia North Regional Manager

Kirkwall minis OFF Saturday 16 Feb

13/2/2019

**IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR KIRKWALL MINI'S**

The training session for Saturday 16th February has been cancelled due to the long weekend resulting in player and coaches unavailability.

The following week will be the West Tournament in Dounby on Saturday 23rd.

One win apiece at Kirkwall v East – Jack Rendall Memorial Match

10/2/2019

Last Saturday, 2nd Feb 2019, saw the latest round of the Jack Rendall Memorial Cup matches being played with East Rugby travelling to Kirkwall for the Primary 4/5 and Primary 6/7 match.

There had been a lot of rain on the run up to the games but two dry pitches were marked out and the weather was relatively kind to the players and spectators alike.

Training on back pitches suspended until weather clears

10/2/2019

Morning folks. Just been to the Club at 8:30 and you’ll be glad to know that there is no water getting any where near the step at the containers.

However, I have cleared the grill at the culvert upstream from the Club and also the grate at the back of the Club as the ditch was overlapping. The brown water is now going where it is supposed to be going. An OIC man in a van turned up at 8:50 as I was heading away!

As a result of the poor state of the back pitch I would like to prohibit training on it for at least 24 to 48hrs from this point. It was very greasy in bits yesterday morning and it will be wrecked if folk go on it at this present time.

Photos attached

Regards
Neil

What's On (and OFF) this weekend - 2/3 Feb 2019

1/2/2019

With the 6 nations starting this weekend, there's no 1st XV match on so why not come along to the club and watch the Scotland v France at 2:15 pm. Enter the sweepstake for 1st try scorer & final score.

With the weather forecast, expect a few disruptions too. So far the following games / sessions are OFF:
(Last updated 11am Fri 1st Feb)

Kirkwall Minis - Sat 10am

EGM - Tuesday 5 February 2019

17/1/2019

An EGM will be held at 7:45pm on Tuesday 5th February in the clubrooms before the committee meeting.

Agenda: Adoptions of Club Accounts plus AOCB

All members welcome.

Opportunity to become Scotland Mascot for a day

29/12/2018

An amazing opportunity for a girl or boy aged 5 - 12 years.
Mascot for the day at Scotland v Italy, Saturday 2nd February at BT Murrayfield.
The package includes, 3 complimentary match tickets for 2 adults and the mascot , Scotland kit, match programme, framed professional photograph and other photos of the day, food and drink voucher.
This is a silent auction prize which normally goes for £500- £1,500 or more.
Funds are being donated to Scottish Rugby Charity Partner, Hearts & Balls.
The first bid in excess of £1,000 will secure this or you can submit alternative bids to Al Kellock, Hearts & Balls Board Member at:
alkellock@hotmail.com .

Closing for this amazing opportunity will be midnight on Saturday 5th January. The winning bidder will be contacted and necessary arrangements made.